Watermark Hosts Engage 2024, Annual Gathering of Higher Education Leaders
June 20 2024 - 9:03AM
Business Wire
Watermark, the leading provider of software solutions for higher
education, proudly concludes its annual Engage Conference held from
June 11-13 at the Marriot city Center in Minneapolis. Engage 2024
brought together higher education administrators, educators, and
stakeholders to connect, learn, and grow through an array of
keynote sessions, breakout discussions, product roadmaps, and
networking opportunities.
“Engage 2024 has truly been a transformative experience, and
maybe our most insightful Engage yet,” said Erin Shy, CEO of
Watermark. “Shortly following the commencement of the ‘Covid
class,’ this year’s Engage conference showed how far our community
of colleges and universities across the country have come in four
short years. This annual event reinforces our collective mission to
drive impactful and meaningful improvements in higher
education.”
This year's conference was highlighted by a powerful keynote
address from Brittany Packnett Cunningham, a distinguished
activist, educator, writer, and leader. Cunningham emphasized the
critical role of educators in nurturing students’ confidence,
self-love, and authenticity.
“Educators are the architects of confidence,” said Cunningham.
“By fostering environments where students can see their true selves
and potential, we empower them to embrace their authenticity and
lead with love. It was an honor to speak at Engage 2024, and I look
forward to following Watermark’s impact on higher education in the
years to come.”
Engage 2024 also served as a platform to celebrate outstanding
achievements within the Watermark client community. Awards were
presented in three key categories:
- Impact Award: Utah Valley University's Faculty Success
team, known as the “SUPER Dream Team,” was recognized for its
exceptional dedication and innovative strategies, significantly
improving faculty engagement and adoption rates.
- Insights Award: Kelly Krenkel, vice president of
academic affairs at Florida National University, was honored for
her exemplary administration of multiple Watermark products,
fostering continuous campus improvement, and generously sharing
insights with peers.
- Innovation Award: Amy Kline, associate dean at Seton
Hall University, was celebrated for her leadership in implementing
Student Learning & Licensure amidst various challenges,
showcasing her commitment to providing excellence for
students.
“The energy and collaboration at Engage 2024 were unparalleled,”
said Jennifer Strachan, SVP of marketing at Watermark. “We are
thrilled to see the exchange of ideas and forging partnerships that
will propel higher education forward. Our commitment to providing
institutions with the solutions and spaces needed to ensure student
success is what Engage is all about, and I couldn’t be prouder of
all our team accomplished to make Engage 2024 a success.”
For more information about Watermark and its suite of solutions,
visit www.watermarkinsights.com.
About Watermark
Watermark gives higher education institutions the tools they
need to easily track, manage, and examine their data. For over
twenty years, colleges and universities have used Watermark
solutions to complete assessment and accreditation requirements,
capture and analyze student feedback, showcase faculty
accomplishments, and improve student engagement. Watermark's
Educational Impact Suite (EIS) puts data into context so faculty
and staff can focus on what really matters: institutional and
student success. Learn why Watermark is trusted by over 1,700
colleges and universities to support continuous improvement at
www.watermarkinsights.com.
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